Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Brave drivers have been racing to the top of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain since 1916.
Also known as "The Race to the Clouds," The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, is America’s second oldest motorsport event.
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has been a long-standing tradition in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region.
The 12.42-mile race up Pikes Peak Highway begins at 9,390 feet, winds through 156 turns and finishes at the 14,115-foot summit. It is truly like no other race. What takes an average person around 1-3 hours to drive, takes these professional daredevils around ten minutes. The current record is an astonishing 07:57.148 and was set by Romain Dumas in the all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak in 2018.
This year’s race will feature 6 divisions including Unlimited, GT4, Time Attack and Open Wheel.
Race Date, Tickets & Spectator Information
Date
June 21, 2026
Time
7:30 a.m. (see the spectator guide for when to arrive)
Location
There is no grandstand seating and there are seven designated areas in which spectators can view the race. Those areas include:
- Devil's Playground — Highest vantage point for spectators at an elevation of 12,780 feet.
- Cove Creek — At timberline. Elevation of 11,500 feet.
- Glen Cove — Below the tree line. Spectators can view the race from either side of the road. Open for camping. Click here to purchase camping permits. Elevation of 11,440 feet.
- The Ski Area — Spectators can view the race from either side of the road. Open for camping. Click here to purchase camping permits. Elevation of 10,900 feet.
- Halfway Picnic Grounds — The fastest part of the course, and viewable from either side of the road. Open for camping. Click here to purchase camping permits. Elevation of 9,960 feet.
- 9 Mile — Open for overnight, tent camping only . Click here to purchase camping permits.
- The Start Line — Watch as competitors and their pits prepare for the race. Elevation of 9,390 feet.
Tickets
Tickets are available for purchase online. Anyone 10 years of age or older is required to have a ticket to view the race. If you're interested in camping, a camping permit — also available online — must be obtained for each vehicle.
Ticket prices vary for the total number of individuals in a vehicle. Don't want to drive up? Fan Buses are a great way to experience the race without having to drive your own vehicle up a winding road.
Click here to purchase Race Day Tickets
Click here to purchase Practice Day Tickets
Technical Inspection
Come see the cars up close before the race at Technical Inspection on June 15, 2026, at the Broadmoor World Arena. Every car and driver are required to pass the inspection before they can take on the mountain.
Fan Fest
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest will take place on June 19, 2026, rain or shine, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Colorado Springs. One of the area's largest and most popular street festivals, the Fan Fest will feature driver meet-and-greet opportunities, stunt performances, vendor and sponsor booths and family-friendly entertainment spanning 10 city blocks.
Pikes Peak — America’s Mountain
Explore the breathtaking Pikes Peak with our guide on enjoying everything that this geological feat has to offer.
